Juan Alberto Melgar Castro
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Juan Alberto Melgar | |
|---|---|
| 27th President of Honduras | |
| In office 22 April 1975 – 7 August 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Oswaldo López Arellano |
| Succeeded by | Policarpo Paz García |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Alberto Melgar Castro 20 June 1930 |
| Died | 2 December 1987 (aged 57) |
| Party | National Party of Honduras |
| Spouse | Nora Gúnera de Melgar |
| Profession | Military, Politician |
Juan Alberto Melgar Castro (20 June 1930 – 2 December 1987) was an army officer in the Honduran military who served as the head of state of Honduras from 22 April 1975 to 7 August 1978, when he was removed from power by others in the military.[1]
General Melgar Castro took power in the 1975 Honduran coup d'état which removed Oswaldo López Arellano after his bribery scandal with United Fruit Company.
During his rule, the process of land reform was slowed down, because of pressure from land-owning sectors and influential politicians.
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